OBC creamy-layer criteria: SC likely to set up special Bench, Pg1
Supreme Court to consider special bench on OBC creamy layer criteria for civil services, addressing Centre's plea on retrospective implementation and seniority impact.
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Supreme Court to consider special bench on OBC creamy layer criteria for civil services, addressing Centre's plea on retrospective implementation and seniority impact.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh rally on "Genocide Day," demanding safe return to Myanmar's Rakhine state amid security concerns.
Government reiterates commitment to skilling youth for Viksit Bharat@2047, clarifies NEET youth data from NITI Aayog report.
Andhra Pradesh becomes first state to notify comprehensive Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy 2026, mandating audits, infrastructure fixes, and behavioural change.
Supreme Court's complex ruling on 'industry' definition under repealed ID Act impacts labour rights, raising questions for the new Industrial Relations Code.
BRICS Sports Ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam, launching three key initiatives under India's 2026 chairship to boost sports cooperation.
National Teachers' Award honors innovative educators, while a court orders EWS admission for a child denied under RTE Act, highlighting education access challenges.
Supreme Court's SIR ruling enables ECI to exclude citizens from electoral rolls, potentially harming vulnerable groups and democratic representation.
UDISE+ 2025-26 report reveals India's educational progress but highlights persistent regional and social disparities, urging targeted investment for equitable outcomes.
Supreme Court stays UGC equity rules on caste discrimination, prompting Centre to reconsider regulations amidst political and social backlash.
Centre plans to expand NAMASTE scheme to rural areas, but NCSC flags high rejection rates for capital subsidies, hindering mechanised sanitation efforts.
PMJVM empowers 12.48 lakh tribals by transforming MFP gatherers into entrepreneurs through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, ensuring fair prices and market access.
Disability rights groups flag significant gaps in Census 2027's proposed categories, warning of undercounting for 21 specified disabilities under the RPwD Act.
New MMDR Act 2026 reforms mining, secures state revenue, attracts investment, and boosts critical mineral production for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Despite high STEM graduates, women's low representation in AI leads to biased systems, demanding inclusive development for 'AI for all' via India AI Mission.
New data-driven report challenges claims against Bihar's alcohol ban, highlighting significant reductions in violence against women and improved public health outcomes.
Adivasi communities in Bundelkhand are fiercely resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, facing displacement and loss of ancestral land and livelihoods.
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